The British Ambassador to Kosovo, Ian Cliff, said today that the biggest challenge for the new government in Pristina will be the establishment of the Special Court that will address allegations of war crimes committed in Kosovo. During a conference organized by the Pristina-based non-governmental organization FOL [Speak Up], Cliff said that as representative of the United Kingdom he would assist local authorities in the establishment of the court. Cliff said that he was pleased that Kosovo managed to form the new institutions without international intervention. He added that the economy, rule of law and public administration would also present challenges for the new government. “Employment is going to be the most difficult issue ... If the new government led by [Prime Minister] Mustafa will not manage to fight corruption, then they will fail,” he said.

Cliff also talked about the inclusion of the Serbian List in the new institutions. “The fact that the Serbian List, as a party confirmed by Belgrade, is entering the government and the parliament means that Serbia is recognizing the Republic of Kosovo,” Cliff said.